Got the book (on Kindle - kinda wish i had bought hardback version) and started reading it. Planning on starting the plan June 15.
The plan is to try to get the husband to do this with me.... Read more

Pre-ordered the new Spark book - got the DVDs in mail few days ago. I am loving the Fit Firm and Fired Up dvd - have done 3 of the workouts so far. Thats a lot packed into those 10 minute workouts.
Plan is to do at least 1 a day - in addi... Read more

TGIF - the final end to a LOOOONNNGGG week. I have discovered i am a "stress eater" but no that i know i am trying to work on that - it going to be a challenge but i think im up to it.
An a good note i got my orthotics from the hospital to... Read more

No excuses! today's motto
Woke up and the shins were screamin - in the past that would have been excuse enough to skip the gym. BUT TODAY - i went anyway. I did not aggravate the problem by getting on the track - i rode the stationary bik... Read more

Went a little over today - for a change not gonna beat myself up over it. Tomorrow is another day.
Another habit that I am trying to work on - not beat myself up and have more positive self talk
I am re-reading The Spark.... Read more

Forgot the gym clothes so no intense workout - maybe just a walk that doesnt get the office attire get all sweaty. Planning on taking a walk when i get home from work - supposed to be nice this afternoon.
logged my bfast and lunch (using ... Read more

First 10K in 1:43:18 I am happy with that. Goal for next year - beat that time
Wow there were a lot of people there from every state and 30 diff countries (It was marathon, half-marathon and 10K)
I can safely say i got in my exercise m... Read more

Habits to work on - where do i start
I have started working on drinking more water - so far this week not too bad (not a fan of plain old water but i use the no calorie "water enhancers")
I need to work on tracking my food more consistent... Read more

got less than 6 hrs sleep last night - sleepy today
food:
budget for the day:1565
breakfast: same as yesterday 304
lunch: was 360
that leaves me with 901 left for this evening
update: salad and a biscuit for dinner 64 calories un... Read more

Plan is to update this throughout the day
Food
Calorie Budget for the day: 1576
Breakfast was: 304
Lunch was: 290
Planned for rest of the day 690
that would leave me with 291 (plenty of room to toss in a couple of apples along the... Read more

I want to lose weight to feel better. Tying the shoes is not an easy task. I want to climbe up the stairs without feeling winded (or have the knees scream at me).
I am working on lowering my cholesterol and blood pressure. Losing weight wil... Read more

I have been avoiding the scale but today i 'bit the bullet' and decided to see the damage. Not as bad as I thought it would be - only couple of pounds. 235. With the fact that I have not worked out in over a week I thought it would be much wor... Read more